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The Roman Empire on TV: our fixation on Ancient Rome spans decades
How often do you think about the Roman Empire? Whatever the frequency, there's a TV show for that.
The Blair Witch Project at 25: how one film changed the horror genre
The Blair Witch Project popularised the low budget 'found-footage' horror genre and inspired a generation of indie filmmakers.
Deadpool & Wolverine won’t save the MCU
At times, Deadpool & Wolverine feels like a drunken eulogy for the Marvel content produced by 20th Century Fox.
Twisters film doesn't mention climate change but is still effective
The latest in a long line of disaster blockbusters departs from the norms set by previous films.
Birdeater: Australian horror goes from Wake In Fright to Home and Away
When friends reunite for a 'modern' buck’s party, we see their personality clashes and sense things are going to get…
Sick of toxic TV? Here are 7 reality shows that don’t rely on the ‘villain edit’
Here are seven reality TV shows that emphasise cooperation and compassion over 'villains' and conflict.
Netflix’s A Family Affair rejects stories of sexual women as ‘bad mothers’ – but it’s a terrible film.
Starring Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron, A Family Affair fails in its mission to challenge stereotypes about sexual mothers.
A Hard Day’s Night: Beatles film made pop cinema history
Now 60 years old, A Hard Day's Night inspired pop music film and video in ways that continue today.
Why Aussie teens watch less local TV in favour of US shows
Some Aussie teens prefer US streaming services over local TV – but why? Should Aussie content quotas be enforced?
What we know about the real 'My Lady Jane', the subject of Prime's new romcom series
Susan Broomhall delves into the life of Lady Jane Grey, the 'nine-day queen,' in Prime Video's new romcom series.